关键词: FOCUS超声刀, 甲状腺, 手术治疗, FOCUS ultrasonic scalpel, thyroid, surgical procedure

Abstract: Objective To investigate the efficacy of mini-insision thyroidectomy with FOCUS ultrasonic scalpel. Methods Mini-incision thyroidectomy with FOCUS ultrasonic scalpel was performed in 80 cases with thyroid diseases from 2008 July to 2009 September. Results The mean operation time was 45 min, ranging from 30 to 75 minutes. The mean blood loss was 15 ml, ranging from 5 to 30 ml. No postoperative hoarse voice, secondary bleeding, low calcium convulsion were observed. The average drainage of 24 hours in postoperation was 20 ml, ranging from 15 to 30 ml, and the average hospital stay in postoperation was 3 days, ranging from 2 to 5 days. Conclusions FOCUS ultrasonic scalpel for thyroidectomy can reduce the volume of bleeding, complication, recovery time and operation time, and possesses a good cosmetic outcome and less trauma.